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MA Political Science at University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba, Canada

Programme overview

Gain an advanced understanding of political systems, decision-making processes and procedures, institutions and policies at all levels of government.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Duration: 1-2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: The Master of Arts in Political Science program accepts applications for Fall entry only.  |  Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Department of Political Science offers programs of study leading to a Master of Arts in Political Science and a pre-master's option.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission into the political science master's program, you must have a four-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Political Science with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in your last two years or successfully complete the pre-master's year.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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